Specifications

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Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the AlphaPC 164LX motherboard, including
its components, features, and uses. The motherboard is a module for computing sys-
tems based on the 21174 core logic chip.
The AlphaPC 164LX provides a single-board hardware and software development
platform for the design, integration, and analysis of supporting logic and subsystems.
The board also provides a platform for PCI I/O device hardware and software devel-
opment.
1.1 System Components and Features
The AlphaPC 164LX is implemented in industry-standard parts and uses an Alpha
21164 microprocessor running at 466, 533, and 600 MHz.
Figure 1–1 shows the board’s functional components.